Connecticut 2021 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB06660

Introduced
3/19/21  

Caption

An Act Concerning A Study Of Liens Placed On Personal Property For State Recovery Of Financial Assistance.

Impact

If enacted, the findings of this study will be presented to the joint standing committees responsible for appropriations and human services by January 1, 2022. This initiative may lead to significant changes in how the state's recovery of financial assistance is managed, particularly in regard to residents' personal assets. The bill indicates a shift towards greater protection of individuals' personal property when they receive financial assistance from the state.

Summary

House Bill 6660 aims to evaluate the implications of prohibiting the placement of liens by the Department of Social Services on personal property. The bill emphasizes expanding existing prohibitions on liens, which currently apply only to real property, unless mandated by federal legislation. By requiring a comprehensive study into the feasibility of this prohibition, the bill seeks to explore the potential financial impacts and operational adjustments necessary for implementation.

Contention

The concept of limiting the state's ability to place liens may spark discussions regarding financial responsibility and the trust between the state and its residents. Proponents may argue that such protections are necessary for vulnerable populations, while critics might voice concerns regarding the implications for state recovery efforts and overall public funding mechanisms. The potential costs associated with prohibiting such liens will be a key element of the upcoming report that must be incorporated into the broader discussion around the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT HB05320

An Act Concerning Hospital Financial Assistance.

CT HB05426

An Act Concerning Energy Assistance Studies And Fuel Vendor Reimbursement.

CT SB00119

An Act Concerning A Study On Financial Institutions In The State.

CT HB05143

An Act Concerning A Study Of Financial Transactions In The State.

CT SB00309

An Act Concerning A Study Of Medical Assistance For Certain Legally Present Noncitizens.

CT HB05252

An Act Concerning Property And Casualty Insurance In The State.

CT HB05294

An Act Concerning A Registry Of Persons Convicted Of Financial Crimes Against Elderly Persons.

CT HB05365

An Act Concerning Technical Revisions To Statutes Concerning Human Services.

CT SB00283

An Act Concerning The Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program.

CT HB05477

An Act Concerning Penalties For Blight Upon Real Property, Municipal Agreements To Fix Assessments And A Personal Property Tax Exemption.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.